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A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline.
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Actor Zac Efron has bid farewell to Hollywood in favor of building a unique off-grid retreat made almost entirely of hemp on a remote plot of land in Australia.
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The latest in our series of writers highlighting their comfort films is a look at an endlessly quotable antidote to bro-focused comediesAt this year’s Oscars ceremony, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne and Ellie Kemper lined up on stage to celebrate 15 years of Bridesmaids. Frankly, as awards bits go it was a little hard to watch, and the lineup was missing Wendi McLendon-Covey (recovering from a neck lift, naturally), but I had a small thrill seeing them together anyway:
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China has laid out broad new rules that mandate increased use of renewables as it continues to shift the focus of its energy transition from building new generation to ensuring it gets consumed.
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The blast happened at a key site for natural gas production. The authorities blamed a technical malfunction while operations were being restarted after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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Actress Diane Keaton’s final home has returned to the market with a significant discount, just weeks after its previous listing was taken down.
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Chinese lithium futures have shed about 9% in two days on unconfirmed speculation one of the world’s biggest mines for the battery metal may restart soon.
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Manchester United could face competition from Paris Saint-Germain as they try to sign West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Keir Starmer announces his decision to quit in a speech outside No 10.
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SpaceX shares slipped for a third straight day, shedding hundreds of billions of dollars in market value, after the Elon Musk-led company said it is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time, part of what’s expected to be a massive borrowing spree to fund its artificial-intelligence ambitions.
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Gilts traded steady and the pound held losses after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will step down.
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The party's crushing losses in nationwide local elections triggered a mutiny against Starmer, who has struggled to define his agenda and deliver on campaign promises.
The Guardian
Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield itFew would describe him as a dramatic man, but Keir Starmer’s political career has been almost Shakespearean in its trajectory: a mere 11 years to enter parliament, lead Labour to an election win many assumed was impossible and then, inside the final two years, throw it all away.His demise is, of course, a reflection of an unprecedented era, one in which voter loyaltie
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Godiva Japan Inc. is in talks with its banking syndicate to extend the repayment deadline on leveraged buyout financing as the chocolate maker struggles in the major Asian market, according to people familiar with the matter.